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For kids' mental health, local doc wants schools reopened ASAP

For kids' mental health, local doc wants schools reopened ASAP

'Schools should be the last to close and the first to open,' Dr. Rob Meeder says, noting teachers and DECEs should now be near the front of the vaccine line
Orillia OPP investigating Friday's protest, but no charges laid yet

Orillia OPP investigating Friday's protest, but no charges laid yet

It's not uncommon for police to not lay charges immediately, officer says; mayor calls protest 'reckless and irresponsible'
Ontario Parks to crack down on people reselling campsites

Ontario Parks to crack down on people reselling campsites

As of Saturday, reselling sites for profit will not be permitted
Barrie hospital sees escalation in COVID patients in past 24 hours

Barrie hospital sees escalation in COVID patients in past 24 hours

'The pandemic is more than a year old, but the third wave is like nothing we’ve seen before, and truly never really wanted to imagine, either,' says RVH president
Lakehead University 'excited' to crack top 100 ranking again

Lakehead University 'excited' to crack top 100 ranking again

'To be in the top 100 globally – and top 40 on a number of goals – shows ... that Lakehead offers one of the best educational experiences in the world'
Advisory committee recommends AstraZeneca vaccine for people 30 and older

Advisory committee recommends AstraZeneca vaccine for people 30 and older

Committee says blood clots are rare
Three local residents among 106 new COVID cases in region today

Three local residents among 106 new COVID cases in region today

The health unit has reported one new COVID case in each of Orillia, Oro-Medonte and Severn Township in today's update - all three are under 64
Anti-lockdown demonstration in Orillia 'just the beginning,' protester says (6 photos)

Anti-lockdown demonstration in Orillia 'just the beginning,' protester says (6 photos)

Dozens gather to protest in downtown Orillia; 'These people are showing up from all over, not just Orillia residents'
Pregnant women can register for COVID vaccine in Simcoe-Muskoka

Pregnant women can register for COVID vaccine in Simcoe-Muskoka

News comes as province announces pregnant women now eligible to register for appointments
Area man $250K richer after Instant Crossword Deluxe win

Area man $250K richer after Instant Crossword Deluxe win

The married father of two says he plans to purchase a car, buy a new boat and take his family to Disney World when it's safe